Daily editionWednesday, September 30th, 2026
Good morning, Miami.
The 5AM Miami Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of September.
Community
A driver witnessed a truck throw a kitten into traffic on Stirling Road and later adopted her.
The incident took place days before a new Florida law makes it a felony to encourage minors to commit animal abuse (a measure designed to protect animals).
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Business
Yardbird Southern Table and Bar in Miami Beach filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and owes $25 million in secured debt.
It closed last month after a 15-year run and will restructure its finances while its other locations continue operating.
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Culture
Miami Dade College and Sports Leadership Arts Management will transform the historic Olympia Theater into the Miami Innovation and Arts Academy.
The $50M restoration, to be finished within five years, will offer dual-enrollment programs in the arts, digital media, design and technology and host cultural events for the community.
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Education
The Coral Gables City Commission approved the University of Miami’s 30-year plan that will increase enrollment, transfer a 5.5-acre parcel for a public park, and allow a hospital with 100 beds to be built on campus.
Zoning changes and a new residential project add further scope to the development.
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Florida International University rolled out CORE, a statewide emergency management education initiative on Aug. 26 that connects higher education & hands-on training for emergency management careers.
The program builds on FIU’s long-standing disaster management courses and already supports over 800 professionals.
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Government
Miami voters will decide on Nov. 3 on an $80M redevelopment plan for the Virginia Key marina.
Some opponents believe the project could harm seagrass and water quality in Biscayne Bay.
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Health
Florida health officials warn that used GLP-1 medication needles in household trash pose a risk for sanitation workers in Miami.
Residents are urged to follow proper disposal guidelines & prevent injuries.
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Lifestyle
A guide covers 19 dog-friendly Miami restaurants that offer dog menus, water bowls & outdoor patios for four-legged guests.
Pet owners can choose venues in Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, and Key Biscayne for a relaxed dining experience.
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Sweat440 launches its Sweat Gives fundraiser from Oct. 3 to Oct. 10 at its Miami Beach and Brickell studios; workout class credits cost $40 with all proceeds supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation and granting wishes for local kids.
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Real Estate
Affordable housing will be offered in a new 12-story building at 1368 NW 29th St in Allapattah.
The project provides workforce housing under the Live Local Act and is set to break ground soon.
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Kobi Karp leads Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design, a firm known for building creative and smart spaces.
His work appears at 1 Hotel South Beach and The Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club, and he helps shape Miami's future with careful planning.
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An undisclosed developer is proposing a transit-oriented project with residences atop the surface parking lot at the southern end of the South Dade Transitway.
The project may help finance public facilities the county is already planning for the site.
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